Download or read book The Cult of Smart written by Fredrik deBoer and published by All Points Books. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named one of Vulture’s Top 10 Best Books of 2020! Leftist firebrand Fredrik deBoer exposes the lie at the heart of our educational system and demands top-to-bottom reform. Everyone agrees that education is the key to creating a more just and equal world, and that our schools are broken and failing. Proposed reforms variously target incompetent teachers, corrupt union practices, or outdated curricula, but no one acknowledges a scientifically-proven fact that we all understand intuitively: Academic potential varies between individuals, and cannot be dramatically improved. In The Cult of Smart, educator and outspoken leftist Fredrik deBoer exposes this omission as the central flaw of our entire society, which has created and perpetuated an unjust class structure based on intellectual ability. Since cognitive talent varies from person to person, our education system can never create equal opportunity for all. Instead, it teaches our children that hierarchy and competition are natural, and that human value should be based on intelligence. These ideas are counter to everything that the left believes, but until they acknowledge the existence of individual cognitive differences, progressives remain complicit in keeping the status quo in place. This passionate, voice-driven manifesto demands that we embrace a new goal for education: equality of outcomes. We must create a world that has a place for everyone, not just the academically talented. But we’ll never achieve this dream until the Cult of Smart is destroyed.

Download or read book Games Magazine Junior Kids Big Book of Games written by Karen C. Anderson and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1990-01-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 125 games, including picture puzzles, scrambled comics, riddle searches, logic defiers, memory contests, connect-the-dots, out-of-orders, mazes, crisscrosses, and rebuses.

Download or read book Blah Blah Blah Card Game written by MRS WORDSMITH and published by Mrs Wordsmith Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a way to make practising phonics fun! Master decoding words using phonics with these three decks of increasing difficulty. Race to get rid of your cards by matching sounds and letters, and play wild cards to trip up your opponents! Blah Blah Blah is a hilariously fun card game, perfect for kids who are just starting to learn to read. Master decoding words using phonics with these three decks of increasing difficulty. Race to get rid of your cards by matching sounds and letters, and play wild cards to trip up your opponents! How does Blah Blah Blah work? Every card features a word consisting of three letters (or groups of letters). Each player takes seven cards. One card is placed face-up on the table with the rest of the deck in a pile, face-down. Players must play a card from their hand that contains at least one of the letters that are in the word on the table. The first player to get rid of all their cards wins. But beware! Wild cards hidden in the deck can force you to skip your turn or draw more cards. Blah Blah Blah was developed with a unique proprietary algorithm by our machine learning team to make sure it works. And it was tested with teachers and kids to make sure they love it! Why are phonics so important? English consists of about 44 phonemes (sound variations), but more than 170 graphemes (different written representations for these sounds). This means that English has no strict one-to-one correspondence between letters and sounds, but it’s also not entirely irregular. It involves numerous patterns and regularities. Phonics is the method that helps children become aware of these regularities, and it’s proven to be very effective.

Download or read book Foundations Phonics written by Carrie Lindquist and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy and fun approach to teaching your child to read A stand-alone phonics & reading program, flexible for use in either kindergarten or first gradeA workbook filled with lessons, instructions, and suggested hands-on activities for a full semester of studySuggested hands-on activities will utilize materials typically found in the kitchen or playroom (e.g., crayons, markers, flour, rice, play-dough) This unique curriculum will take your student on a journey from the beginning of creation to the Resurrection of Christ as they learn each letter and corresponding sound. Designed to meet the needs of students who are ready to begin writing, as well as those who may not have mastered the hand-eye coordination skills yet that are needed for writing.

Download or read book Hooked on Spelling written by and published by Hooked on Phonics. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hooked on Phonics Hooked on Spelling helps children develop a solid foundation in spelling rules and patterns because it was designed with the knowledge of how kids learn best: by combining fun, computer-based lessons with workbook practice and real-world activities. - Includes 2 audio CDs, 2 colorful workbooks, write-on/wipe-off Spelling Study Card, progress posters with stickers and a parent's guide. - Designed for children ages 5 to 8. - System requirements for software: Windows 2000 or later. Mac OS X v. 10.5 or earlier.

Download or read book The Smart Cookie written by Jory John and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence? Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series! Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s other funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh: The Bad Seed The Good Egg The Cool Bean The Couch Potato The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape! The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky! That’s What Dinosaurs Do

Download or read book SMART Spelling written by Michelle Hutchison and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart Spelling has been designed to support teachers in the explicit and systematic teaching of spelling.

Download or read book Finger Phonics written by Sue Lloyd and published by Jolly Phonics. This book was released on 1994 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows letter sounds of English, with an "action" for each. Includes cut-out letter shapes to show little fingers the correct way to form each letter, and "finger activities" so that knowing the letters leads to reading and spelling.

Download or read book Shifting the Balance 3 5 written by Katie Cunningham and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this much anticipated follow-up to their groundbreaking book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, together with co-author Katie Cunningham, extend the conversation in Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom. This new text is built in mind specifically for grades 3-5 teachers around best practices for the intermediate classroom. Shifting the Balance 3-5 introduces six more shifts across individual chapters that: Zoom in on a common (but not-as helpful-as-we-had-hoped) practice to reconsider Untangle a number of "misunderstandings" that have likely contributed to the use of the common practice Propose a more science-aligned shift to the current practice Provide solid scientific research to support the revised practice Offer a collection of high-leverage, easy-to-implement instructional routines to support the shift to more brain-friendly instruction The authors offer a refreshing approach that is respectful, accessible, and practical - grounded in an earnest commitment to building a bridge between research and classroom practice. As with the first Shifting the Balance, they aim to keep students at the forefront of reading instruction.

Download or read book The Super Book of Phonics Poems written by Linda B. Ross and published by Scholastic Teaching Resources. This book was released on 2000 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching phonics is a delight with this big collection of irresistible poetry! Each kid-pleasing poem helps kids master key decoding skills and targets a key letter-sound relationship--consonants, vowels, blends, digraphs, and more. Includes instant lessons and activities to build phonemic awareness, oral literacy, and all the phonics concepts students need to know to help ensure reading success. Great for shared reading! For use with Grades K-3.

Download or read book Wishy Washy Mouse written by Joy Cowley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There is a mouse in the barn. What will Mrs Wishy-Washy do?"--Back cover. Includes notes for teachers. Suggested level: junior.

Download or read book Animals in the Park written by Bob Barner and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See what animals like to do in the park at night.

Download or read book Activity Book for 3 4 Year Olds Spot the Difference Mazes Math Puzzles Picture Puzzles Numbers Letters and More written by Smart Little Smart Little Owl and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun and Educational Activity Book For Kids Ages 3-4 This book will keep your kids busy and engaged for hours. Filled with many types of activities it will improve creativity, develop fine-motor skills and stimulate young mind. It's also great for developing problem solving skills, improve a child's cognitive thought processes and boost concentration. Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy! Features: ⚬ Plenty of Activities ⚬ Mazes, spot the difference, matching, tracing, letters, math (addition, subtraction, shapes), sequencing, and more ⚬ Suitable for both boys and girls ⚬ High quality bright white paper ⚬ Cute cover design ⚬ Durable perfect binding ⚬ Perfectly sized at 8.5" x x 8.5" ⚬ Makes a great gift Click the Add to Cart button and get your copy today.

Download or read book Dyslexia written by Gavin Reid and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of Dyslexia is written for parents of dyslexic children and the professionals who work with them, and provides information on the role parents can play in supporting their dyslexic child. This updated edition contains new material and up-to-date discussions of current research and programs. Empowers parents by providing them with strategies for dealing with a wide range of concerns including dyspraxia and dyscalculia New sections cover post-school issues, the emotional needs of young people with dyslexia and information on how parents can help at home Features information on some of the more popular interventions for dyslexia, and critical evaluations of ‘alternative treatments’ Includes first–hand accounts of parents’ hopes, successes and setbacks, and extensive lists of organizations and resources

Download or read book The Big Book of Phonics Grades K 3 written by Wilson and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make phonics fun using The Big Book of Phonics for grades K–3. This 352-page book features reproducibles, activities, and songs that cover blends, digraphs, vowel combinations, and prefixes and suffixes. Each unit includes a lesson plan, word lists, a song page, worksheets, and suggested games and activities. The book supports Reading First and NCTE standards.

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Download or read book Screen Smart Parenting written by Jodi Gold and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a practicing child psychiatrist and mother of three, Jodi Gold has a unique understanding of both the mind-boggling benefits and the serious downsides of technology. Dr. Gold weaves together scientific knowledge and everyday practical advice to help you foster your child's healthy relationship to technology, from birth to the teen years. You'll learn: *How much screen time is too much at different ages. *What your kids and teens are actually doing in all those hours online. *How technology affects social, emotional, and cognitive development. *Which apps and games build smarts and let creativity shine. *How your own media habits influence your children. *What you need to know about privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and other dangers. *Ways to set limits that the whole family can live with. Winner (Second Place)—American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Child Health Category